The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with EXA 98.3, have collected over 1,500 toys, to give to needy children in the Upper Valley area of El Paso County. DJs from EXA spent 98.3 hours in an enclosed utility trailer to collect as many toys as they could and were very successful.

Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Detectives also helped make this Christmas extra special. Deputies and Detectives collaborated and went out of their way to purchase clothing and shoes for the children.

On Saturday the 21st, the wrapped toys will be handed out to 63 Children from a Vinton Day Care center and 87 Children from 25 pre-selected families. The children from the 25 pre-selected families will also receive brand new clothes and brand new shoes.

Sheriff’s Office personnel and members of EXA 98.3 will be at 1102 Westway Blvd. in Canutillo from 9:00am to 11:00am. There will also be food and drinks provided for all of the families.